Carragher hails the impact of Liverpool's youngsters

The 34-year-old centre-back has had to settle for a bit-part role this season, but made a return to the side to play a key part in the club's 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has praised the contributions made by some of the club's younger players so far this season.

Brendan Rodgers has complained about the relatively thin nature of his squad this term, but Carragher feels in the aftermath of the club's 1-1 draw away at Chelsea that the teenagers in the side deserve credit for their performances.

"They have done really well all season,” Carragher told reporters.

"To go away from home to a place like Stamford Bridge, probably the toughest place we’ve been to this season, and come away with a positive result bodes well for the future.